Learn ROCKET with Real Code Examples

Request routing with type-safe macros

State and managed resources shared across requests

Handlers return responses or JSON data

Fairings for middleware-like functionality

Template rendering integrated with routes

Route receives HTTP request

Request guard validates input

Handler executes business logic

Responder converts return value to HTTP response

Fairings can modify request/response lifecycle

Modular and layered architecture

MVC-like pattern via handlers, templates, and models

State management for shared resources

Asynchronous request handling

Extensible via Fairings and custom guards

High-throughput API backend

Embedded web servers in Rust applications

Fintech and secure web services

Server-side rendering with templates

Microservices using Rocket as individual services

Type-safe routing and request guards

Compile-time guarantees to reduce runtime errors

Async-first design for high concurrency

Modular architecture with Fairings and Responder traits

Ease of use with concise macros and declarative APIs

Use async handlers for concurrent requests

Employ connection pools for databases

Load balance Rocket services behind reverse proxy

Cache frequently accessed data

Monitor performance metrics and scale horizontally

Update Rust and Rocket dependencies

Refactor deprecated APIs

Test all routes and handlers

Verify database migrations and models

Deploy incrementally to production